Tata Power has aligned its women-centric initiatives with the Government’s ‘Beti Padhao’ scheme, thereby, employing a focused strategy with emphasis on literacy, scholarships and empowerment to mitigate gender discrimination.
Tata Power has implemented special projects, like e-learning, adult literacy, and scholarships that are in line with the Government’s Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan, in schools. In addition, the company has also introduced remedial coaching centres for secondary class students for the underprivileged children. The programmes are currently active in Mumbai, Jojobera, Haldia, Khopoli and Dherand.
Speaking on this initiative, Anil Sardana, MD & CEO, Tata Power, stated, “Tata Power’s community development initiatives have always focused on a holistic development of women, which include healthcare, sanitation, education and livelihood. Tata Power has always endeavored to promote the well-being of its stakeholders and communities by undertaking initiatives that benefit people in more ways than one. We hope that, through our efforts, we are able to boost the Government’s efforts towards educating and protecting girl child.”